Janet Crittenden
Keswick,ON
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-Charge Nurse
Municipality of Durham- Lakeview Manor
Beaverton
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Charge RN
Bon Air Longterm care
Cannington
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs, and administered medications to patients.
- Developed individualized care plans and provided health education to patients.
- Provided guidance to nurses and other healthcare staff members on patient care issues.
- Supervised the work of nursing personnel, including assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
- Evaluated patient progress, identified potential problems, and recommended interventions for improvement.
- Coordinated communication between interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for each patient.
Home Health Nurse
SRT Medstaff
Georgina
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
RN Floor Nurse
Southlake Regional Health Centre
Newmarket
10.2004 - 07.2020
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
Education
RN - Diploma in Registered Nurse Program
Durham College
Oshawa, ON06-2004
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Geriatric Care
- Quality Improvement
- Compassion and Empathy
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Nursing staff leadership
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Wound Care
- Infectious disease control
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical assessment
- Family and patient support
- Hospice Care
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
Accomplishments
- Gentle Persuasion Training 2023
Timeline
RN-Charge Nurse
Municipality of Durham- Lakeview Manor
09.2023 - Current
Charge RN
Bon Air Longterm care
12.2022 - 04.2024
Home Health Nurse
SRT Medstaff
06.2019 - 10.2022
RN Floor Nurse
Southlake Regional Health Centre
10.2004 - 07.2020
RN - Diploma in Registered Nurse Program
Durham College
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